Montevideo – Failure to appear at the 2006 World Cup has been redeemed Uruguay. Former double world champion was able to overcome Costa Rica in the playoff game and make sure their self off to South Africa next year.

To host the second fight in Montevideo, Uruguay drew 1-1 with his opponent’s. The results are enough to pass La Celeste as the first party in San Jose won 1-0.

Substitute striker Sebastian Abre scored in the opening 70 minutes to take Uruguay to lead. Costa Rica to restore hope to counter Walter Centeno scored three minutes later, but the goal was to be the last until the game was over.

Uruguay, who won the World Cup’s first edition (1930) and fourth (1950), only appeared three times in the last six World Cup. They were absent in the U.S. in 1994, France 1998 and Germany 2006. Korea-Japan in 2002, Diego Forlan et al did not escape the first round.

In the Zone qualifying round of South America, Uruguay finish in fifth place and the opportunity to play a playoff against the fourth ranked team CONCACAF zone. For Costa Rica, this failure to stop their achievements always appear in the last two World Cup.

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Celje – Russia canceled leave for South Africa after a 0-1 defeat of Slovenia in the second leg play-off 2010 World Cup qualifier South Africa, at the Petrol Arena. Although pocketed 2-2 aggregate draw, Russia defeated opponent’s aggressiveness in the cage.

They start with a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Russia tried to score goals quickly to secure the position. However, could not carry out the plan, they were surprised by the offensive game does Slovenia. Slow response to the Russian rearguard Slovenia also facilitate efforts to create a serious threat to the goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.

In the third minute, for example, almost winning through Slovenia Novakovic. that it, he managed to escape out of the off-side trap, reaching the ball, and led him into the penalty box. When dealing one on one with Akinfeev, he rushed to execute so that the balls is predictable and anticipated Akinfeev.

Do not want to give your opponent the opportunity to improve the line, Slovenia continued to stream attacks. With midfield mastery almost perfect, able to dictate against Slovenia. Besides anticipating the opponent’s attack, Slovenia also play effectively. Each flow of the ball from the middle to the front, almost always managed to produce a goal.

While Slovenia does not relax the tension game, Russia was reeling. Never mind the attack, they had the ball hard. Russia must pay for their bad game with a goal behind following a 0-1 Slovenia Zlatko Dedic scored in the 44th minute.

Although only one, fol is vital to both vital and fatal for both teams. Because the goal was to get rid of Slovenia and Russia. Goal that was to change the game.

Russia is aware of the threat of failed escape, trying to play more aggressively in the second half. Indeed, Russia and improve their ball control. Unfortunately, their effort was not strong enough to maintain Slovenia insistence excellence.

Russia suffering more complete following a red card received by Aleksandr Kerzhakov in the 67th minute. He was expelled from the field after breaking Slovenia goalkeeper, Samir Handanovic.

With fewer numbers of soldiers, the Russian attacks were becoming increasingly powerful. Moreover, Slovenia has seemingly appeared satisfied with the 1-0 advantage, doubling the defense seriously.

Indeed, with so, the probability of penetration Russia thinning. However, they also could not get through the human wall that was built Slovenia. Score 1-0 to the host survives until the long whistle.

Lineup teams :
Slovenia: Handanovic; Cesar, Brecko, Suler, Jokic; Radosavljevic, Koren, Kirm; Dedic (Stevanovic 90), Birsa (Pecnik 78), Novakovic
Russia: Akinfeev; Ignashevich, Berezutsky, Aniukov, Zhirkov, Yanbaev (Semak 45); Zurianov, Bilyaletdinov (Pogrebniak 77), Denisov; Arshavin, Pavlyuchenko (Kerzhakov 45)

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Zenica – Portugal managed to escape into the final round of 2010 World Cup South Africa after subdue host Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0, at Bilino Polje Stadium in play-off second leg. Goals only puppets “The Seleccao” Raul Miereles created in the 56th minute.

For Portugal, come to the Bilino Polje stadium just same to hell. Because, Bosnian always shine when appearing in their public, and the visitors would continue under terror. Referring to the action qualifier, Bosnia only once when bent defeat 2-5 by Spain in the last party Group 5. The rest, Edin et al Dzeko Turkey arrested and 1-1 win over Armenia (4-1), Belgium (2-1), and Estonia (7-0).

Aware of it, “The Seleccao” – the nickname of Portugal – trying to focus and not make the slightest mistake. As for Bosnia, with a fast and rely play collectivity, trying to score a goal since the early minutes. As a result, both teams exchanged attacks and create some opportunities. Unfortunately, a series of opportunities created by both teams did not change goals to break.

In the second half, both teams still playing open. They attack each other raw. However, Portugal managed to take advantage of the opportunity and excellence thanks to a goal prior Raul Meireles created in the 56th minute. Nani did move the bait off the left sector, then struck Meireles and goals.

Goal is to move Bosnia to South Africa grew heavier. However, Bosnia has not given up. Full support to make their audience kept trying to keep pace.

Unfortunately, ambition is more difficult because the Bosnians had to play ten men. Sejad Salhovic have accumulated the card on minutes 76.

However, in a state of limp, Bosnia still trying to create goals. However, these efforts are not enough to change the situation until the long whistle blowing. As a result, Bosnia should be eliminated and Portugal reached the Euro ticket. That means 2010 World Cup viewers will still be watching the World Player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lineup Teams :

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Hasagic, Jahic, Nadarevic, Pandza, Bajramovic, Salihovic, Medunjanin (Muslimovic 46), Ibricic, Pjanic, Dzeko, Ibosevic
Portugal: Eduardo, Carvalho, Ferreira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, Tiago, Duda, Meireles, Nani (Edinho 73), Simao (Deco 80), Leidson

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